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Catherine Paulson
4847 240th Avenue
Hazel Run, MN 56241
320-383-2325 (home) or 320-564-3631 x181 (office)
Cathy.Paulson@csu.mnscu.edu


OBJECTIVE To utilize my analytical, organizational, business and communication skills as a contributing member of MnSCU’s Information Technology Professionals.
EXPERIENCE
1998-present MnSCU – ITS Division, Granite Falls, MN
Information Technology Specialist III

Design, develop, implement, and support secure web access to the ISRS system for MnSCU colleges and universities. Analyze business processes and rules to provide framework for coding and to achieve desired outcomes. Create data flow diagrams for implementation of web functions. Provide technical assistance for Help Desk, Quality Control, System Architects, Operations Managers and Developers.

1987-1998 Minnesota West Commmunity & Technical College, Granite Falls, MN
Information Technology Specialist II

Served as a member of rapid deployment team for the ISRS system. Acted as liaison between users, administration, project leads, system analysts and developers to achieve desired outcomes as campuses migrated to the new system. Assisted pilot sites by providing technical skills to accommodate their business processes in the ISRS system.

Technical Support/Trainer (MSIS Office)

Provided technical support for Multi-Campus Student Information System (MSIS) for technical colleges. Performed data conversions. Provided on-site training and prepared technical documentation for users. Designed queries and reports for specific college needs.

District Computer Systems Coordinator

Provided lead direction for four campus computer technicians in the areas of networking, software and hardware support, standards, and end-user support.

Licensed Instructor

Taught classes on database concepts, spreadsheets, integrated packages, computerized accounting, DOS, Windows, and basic computer concepts.

District Payroll Clerk

Provided lead direction for four campus payroll clerks. Verified and authorized payroll for the entire district. Prepared and submitted quarterly and yearly reports.

1994-present Self Employed
Web designer
– Create and maintain web sites for clients.
1985-1987 Yellow Medicine County Bank, Granite Falls, MN
Bookkeeper/Teller
1983-present Paulson’s Auto Service, Granite Falls, MN
Co-owner and CFO

 

EDUCATION Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN    1974-75
RELATED
COURSEWORK
  • Intro to Java
  • SQL for RDB
  • Visual InterDev
  • BRIO
  • Uniface 7.0
  • C++ Programming
  • Microsoft Access
  • Learn to Teach to Learn
  • Intro to Vocational Teaching
  • Small Business Managemen
  • Oracle
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 3.x
  • Novell Netware 4.0
  • LAN Administration
  • Novell Netware Supervisor
  • Human Relations
  • Vocational Teaching Methods
  • Vocational Course Construction
  • Troubleshooting PC’s
  • Aldus Desktop Publishing
  • Paradox
  • Lotus 123
  • Basic Computers and DOS
  • Vocational Tests and Measurements
  • Philosophy of Vocational Education
ACTIVITIES Volunteer web designer for the Valdres Samband Lag.

Volunteer web designer for the MN GenWeb Project – Yellow Medicine County (Minnesota Genealogy).

Volunteer web designer for the MN GenWeb Project – Renville County (Minnesota Genealogy).

Member of Technology Taskforce for the city of Granite Falls, MN.

 

SKILLS
  • Hands-on knowledge of MnSCU’s ISRS system.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong business skills.
  • Strong technical skills – local and wide-area networking, operating systems, software and hardware.
  • Working knowledge of PM Office.
  • Working knowledge of UNIX.
  • Working knowledge of Uniface.
  • Working knowledge of VISIO.
  • Experienced in database design, concepts, applications, and implementation.
  • Experienced in spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.
  • Experienced in PowerPoint; creating and delivering presentations.
  • Experienced in HTML and web page design and implementation.
  • Experienced trainer, teacher, and facilitator.
  • Team player.
  • Self motivated.
  • Life-long learner.
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